Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 15, 2007 is “NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: SSRO-South (D.Goldman, J.Harvey, R.Gilbert, D.Verschatse) – PROMPT (D.Reichart)). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans
Credit & Copyright: SSRO-South (D.Goldman, J.Harvey, R.Gilbert, D.Verschatse) – PROMPT (D.Reichart) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Distorted galaxy NGC 2442 can be found in the southern constellation of the flying fish , (Piscis) Volans . Located about 50 million light-years away, the galaxy’s two spiral arms extending from a pronounced central bar give it an ominous hook-shaped appearance.”

— APOD editors, March 15, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 15, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: SSRO-South (D.Goldman, J.Harvey, R.Gilbert, D.Verschatse) – PROMPT (D.Reichart)
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 130 words

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